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BBC 616Y

1983 BMW 628

Beige Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 616Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 150,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 150,036 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 628?

Based on 1,371 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
628
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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BBC 616Y is a 1983 BMW 628 in Beige with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 628 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBC 616Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 628 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBC 616Y registered?

BBC 616Y is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is BBC 616Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBC 616Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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